END EFFECTOR DETECTION SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

摘要

A surgical instrument system can comprise a surgical instrument, a first end effector, and a second end effector, wherein the end effectors are attachable to the surgical instrument. The first end effector can comprise a first set of stored data pertaining to the first end effector, wherein the surgical instrument is configured to ascertain the first set of data and enter a first operating state. The second end effector can comprise a second set of stored data pertaining to the second end effector, wherein the surgical instrument is configured to ascertain the second set of data and enter a second operating state. The surgical instrument is further configured to enter a default operating state if said surgical instrument is unable to ascertain a set of stored data from an end effector.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument system, comprising:
a surgical instrument; a first end effector attachable to said surgical instrument, wherein said first end effector comprises a first set of stored data regarding a first set of end effector parameters pertaining to said first end effector, and wherein said surgical instrument is configured to ascertain said first set of data and enter a first operating state after ascertaining said first set of stored data; and a second end effector attachable to said surgical instrument, wherein said second end effector comprises a second set of stored data regarding a second set of end effector parameters pertaining to said second end effector, wherein said surgical instrument is configured to ascertain said second set of data and enter a second operating state after ascertaining said second set of stored data, and wherein said surgical instrument is configured to enter a default operating mode if said surgical instrument is unable to ascertain a set of stored data from an end effector.